Maxi-Jet 1200 Powerhead / MP 1200 + Algae Free Sure Flow 1600 Maxi-Jet Upgrade Kit

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More Push For Less Power by INGO

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 10/10/2009 from Virginia

Comments: Love it, and so do my aquarium inhabitants. This is the second one I purchased since the fist one did not start on its own anymore after 6 years. I took the suction cups off and glued a magnet to it for ease of movement. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Better than SEIO (TAAM) by STEVE GHERA

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 8/26/2009 from FISHERS, IN UNITED STATES

Comments: I was frustrated with my SEIO P1000. Prop broke and TAAM has a no-can-do customer service program on parts. I bought a MJ400 with this mod. I also purchased the Sure Grip 50 magnets. I'm very happy with the amount of water flow I get. Seems to match the spec. It is quiet with no chattering that others are experiencing. It did run it for 2 days continuously on before using with my Natural Wave wavemaker. Now it is continuosly cycling on-off every 3 minutes. I have only had it for 1 month, but is does not chatter at all when it clicks on. I keep it about 3/4" below the surface. I oriented the prop guard as instructed (closed slot on top), and I smooshed underwater cement into the top 4 open holes to prevent vortexing -- perfect! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good and Bad by Aaron LOORI

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/13/2009 from WHEATLAND, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Well I have good things to say and bad things to say about this mod. first the good, the bigger white prop is great, puts out ALOT of flow, and is very quiet. Now the BAD, the smaller black prop is loud, I think it is the prop hitting or rubbing against the housing wall. Now the REAL BAD two things about this mod. 1. with the bigger white prop, if your maxi jet isnt at least 2 feet below the surface what will result is a vortex tornado of water that gets sucked into the powerhead, along with that comes a loud sucking sound which is very annoying. The worst thing is that I lost two fish in two days. The problem is that the sucking power of the white prop is so strong that any smaller to med size fish swimming a little to close will get sucked right to the prop housing resulting in a slow DEATH, NOT GOOD. Yeah this mod is cheap but I lost 85 dollars in fish in less than 2 days. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Almost Perfect by ROBERT GILLINGS

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 7/13/2009 from FORT PIERCE, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: Nice product! went from using 4 Koralia 4's to 2 of these.These things are really surprizing,they push massive water flow with the white impellers.I did not try the black impeller so not sure about that one.I would have gave these things a 5 star but one out of 2 that I bought was running in reverse alot.If you are handy in modifications it is simple to fix though.Overall a good product,nice and quiet with good flow.Has room for improvement on design though.by the way these are running on a 110 show tank,sps dominated.Also I used custom mounts so I can not rate the mounting system Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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great flow by leo

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/13/2009 from LAREDO, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: well it has a great flow and low watts but it has its noice great for my 72 gallon bowfront saltwater Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Incredible! by WILL TOMLINSON

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/2/2009 from PAINTED POST, NY

Comments: For such a cheap and easy to install product it sure kicks the crap out of the competition ($200 pumps and what not). It is quiet and efficient and produces a TON of flow! All the more expensive pumps better be worried and up their game to keep up (which would be good for both us and them so it's a double bonus). This mod kit is simply brilliant. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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THIS POWERHEAD WORKS GREAT! by DENNIS MORRIS

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/28/2009 from HOUSTON, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: I PLACE POWERHEAD IN MY BACKYARD POND AND MY KOI AND GOLDFISH LOVE THE RUSH OF WATER IN THERE FACES. YOU THINK THEY WERE SOCKET EYE SALMON GOING UP STREAM! OUTSTANDING! GREAT BUY! THANK YOU! DENNIS Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Love it!! by Moses

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 4/23/2009 from Sacramento, CA

Comments: I love this powerhead!! Its very strong and is very quiet! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Serious Performance! by Tom W

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 3/10/2009 from DECATUR, GA UNITED STATES

Comments: I've got a 300 gallon reef that needed flow. I've spent a ton of money on the "other" wavemakers (and you know who they are). This little kit is an elegant, effective solution that surprisingly out-performs the other products. Best of all, it does it at a fraction of the cost...literally. They advertise 2100GPH with the larger impellar retrofitted onto the MJ2100...and from the feel of it, I think this is accurate. If your tank is smaller and not able to handle such a strong flow, you still have the option to use the lower-flow, smaller impellar (included in the 1600 upgrade kit). Simply put, this setup is so cheap, you can't go wrong. Instead, you'll be pleasantly surprised. If I were those "other guys", I'd be very worried at this serious competition. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great solution! by STEPHEN PAYNE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/23/2009 from CORVALLIS, OR UNITED STATES

Comments: This solution provides a thick channel of flowing current but uses a very small footprint in your tank. Highly recommend. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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mj 1200 mod by TIM GOODWIN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/22/2009 from PEABODY, MA UNITED STATES

Comments: I was actually very surprised at the amount of flow this little pump kits out with just the small prop in use i can only imagine the large prop would be too much in my 75 reef. Excellent product not too load at all actually gonna order another one when im done with this review Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Maxijet MOD by YEHUDA RAVEH

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 1/8/2009 from NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL UNITED S

Comments: I bought 4 maxi jet 1200 with MOD kit. 2 are terribly noisy.It's unbearable. It's very disappointing! Keep away from these Modded pumps I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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great product by JUSTIN

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 12/29/2008 from LEMOORE, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: the mod is insane flow and its cheaper than the 200 dollar pumps and the put out the same flow Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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I'm impressed by MIKE PARENT

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/20/2008 from SALEM, OR UNITED STATES

Comments: Seems like a great product for the money. I've had mine about 3 months now with no issues. Puts out a ton of flow (almost to much) and mine is super quiet. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Maxi-Jet 1200 Powerhead by MICHAEL SWANNICK

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/14/2008 from BROOKLYN, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: Hi, This is an excellent product that works better than I expected. Easy assembly, and just about no maintenance makes this the perfect power head. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Why do people swear by these? by Texhorns98

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 11/20/2008 from ATLANTA, GA UNITED STATES

Comments: I guess it's possible that mine were defective, but these things were LOUD! A decent little hum when engaged, but then every 15-20 seconds on one or the other, you would get a resonating buzz that I could hear from way across the room. I've since picked up a pair of Tunze 6025s and I can't hear those even when I try. Less flow, yes...but the MJs made my tank look like a scene from the Wizard of Oz! I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Maxi jet by jay_blu

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 10/30/2008 from Tacoma, WA UNITED STATES

Comments: Really good kit, it works well every now and then i get a rattle out of it... I am useing the smaller propeller. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Worth it? by CAMERON

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/13/2008 from SANTA ANA, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: The water movement is AMAZING but the occasional noise is not. The directions say it is "normal" but it is super loud at times. I have it in a 210 gallon "tall" tank and it is almost to powerful. If you need to move a lot of water and a noise is not an issue then this is the best deal around. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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ALOT OF FLOW by JAMES KILGORE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/18/2008 from CHATTANOOGA, TN UNITED STATES

Comments: flows way more gph than alot of other more costly powerheads. Figured for $40 why not try it. works great but dont care for the suction cup mounts. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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great by no

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 8/4/2008

Comments: it has super powers :) Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Yeah it definatley moves water by BRAD BISSELL

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/23/2008 from TRABUCO CANYON, CA UNITED STAT

Comments: Well I had got it so that i may attach it to my seaclone only to find out that that would not be possible. But on the other hand the water flow out of it is amazing, when i go to setup a large frag tank i will definately be using these as the price is great and the water flow is amazing. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent for the $$$ by KIRK R

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 6/26/2008 from SURPRISE, AZ UNITED STATES

Comments: I added two to my 240 FOWLR and used the white propeller, I am very pleased with the flow, the ease of use and set up, the lack of noise and the price. I would definately reccommend this product. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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MJ1600 w/2100gph prop. by reefman13

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/14/2008 from USA

Comments: BEST VALUE FOR MONEY OUT THERE. GOOD QUALITY PUMP AND MOD KIT. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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killed the fish by VASILE TRUSCA

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/28/2008 from ENDICOTT, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: so i got two of these after reading the great reviews and all they did was sturr up the sand so much my tanks been cloudy not to mention it sucked 6 of mish in and killed them...they are just TOO pwerful. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Good Product but noisy by JOSEPH CLIFFORD

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/22/2008 from PARKVILLE, AUSTRALIA

Comments: The Maxi-Jets are always good, but the upgrade kit produced a lot of noise when on - I had to modify it (cut out the tab that makes the impellor correct if it starts going the wrong way) to stop the incredibly loud buzzing it was making. Also, I find that this only worked with the large impellor - the small one made noise no matter what I did... Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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MAXI-JET 1200 W/UPGRADE KIT by DON CHAN

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 4/11/2008 from ALBUQUERQUE, NM UNITED STATES

Comments: The Maxi-Jet 1200 Powerhead with upgrade kit is a cheap way to generate large current for the money, but don't try to glue the bracket together, as the Powerhead create a lot of force and break the bond on the glue. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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maxi-jet by ANGEL QUIROZ JR

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 4/10/2008 from EL PASO, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: i am happy with the maxi-jet and the algae free sure flow it does the job advertised Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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poet and didnt know it by WILLIE MCDARIES

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/10/2008 from BARBOURVILLE, KY UNITED STATES

Comments: If you need a lot of flow this is the way to go. suction cup not to good though, you need the magnet mount, but it costs a lot of dough. great product Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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get what you paid for by JASON C.

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 4/8/2008 from UNITED STATES

Comments: My mod lasted 6 months before the shaft (Stainless steel I think) rusted out. The maxi jet pump itself is excellent. There are better engineered mods out there. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Noisy with time by Mike

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/6/2008 from HOPKINTON, MA UNITED STATES

Comments: The amount of flow from this modification is great! The construction quality is also very good. However, I am disappointed that the pumps get noisy with time. I have two of these kits. One became so noisy after a month it had to be removed. The second lasted about 3 months. No amount of cleaning/soaking helped. There must be some wear occuring along the bushing(s). The pumps were on a timer (30 minutes on and 30 minutes off for 12 hours each day) that may have hastened their demise. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent by J CAGLEY

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/4/2008 from INDIANAPOLIS, IN UNITED STATES

Comments: This product is what every saltwater aquarium needs times two! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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awesome mod at a great price by zuko

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 4/3/2008 from marlboro, nj

Comments: bought these mods to try out in one of my three big tanks to add more flow. Trying to find a cheaper alternative to echotech power heads that I have in my 265 gallon and loving the flow but not the price. The echotech are way over priced for what they do and the equipment that comes with them. After reading some reviews on message boards and the reviews here, I decided to try them out. WOW what a difference they can make to a plan old maxi jet. The flow is great the undertow they create is great at keeping the sand clean, no dead spots. The tangs love to swim thru the flow. The maxi mod is bigger then the echotech but nothing to justify the paying out the nose for. You don’t need to buy the sure grip magnet either, If you have a large mag-float 125 glass cleaner you can glue the maxi-jet to the mag-float and get the same results. Placing the maxi jets on the seio wave maker is also a great idea. The seio goes full power and then drops down to low power, never shutting the power head off completely then ramping back up to full power. Since I added the wave maker it made my tanks flow work even better. Once I started the wave maker I could see suspended partials floating around and making their way up and out of the tank. Some complained about noise? I had the enitial noise upon start up and then that stopped. So I can not complain about that. Some complained about wave makers? My seio is perfect, no noise, no vibration just nice smooth wave action every thirty seconds. I don’t know about the suction cups because being in this hobby long enough (19 years) everyone pretty much knows suction cups suck and just about every little power heads comes with suction cup mounts and they never last longer then 6 months to a year. So why bother. I just glued mine to the mag floats and be done with it and save even more money. If you want awesome flow but not break your wallet or hear your wife or husband complain about the money get the mod you won’t be disappointed th Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Crashing Waves! by Andrew Ward

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/15/2008 from HARDWICK, MA UNITED STATES

Comments: I set up two of these in a 6 foot long 125 gallon tank. I used the higher output option on both pumps with some reservations based on what some of the other reviews said about "too much" water flow. They work perfectly. Instead of plugging them into my wavemaker, I set them both up an inch below the surface of the water on opposite sides of the tank and run them continuously eliminating stop start noises and problems. Every so often they create a vortex and grab air from the surface blasting microbubbles into the tank. It's a perfect simulation of a crashing wave on the reef that looks so real my fish think they've been thrown back in the ocean. Achieving the correct distance from the surface along with random water circulation is key in achieving the crashing wave effect. As far as the health of your fish and inverts goes, this product gives you the best bang for your buck. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Buy by JOHN LAUDERDALE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/14/2008 from LANCASTER, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I wasn't sure if the product could live up to what was exactly being claimed, it did better increasing my flow rate to the levels of more expensive pumps. I'll be adding another soon. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Maxi-Jet Sure Flow Upgrade by CRAIG MURPHY

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/6/2008 from ODENTON, MD UNITED STATES

Comments: If you're looking for a lot of flow with very little cash outlay then the Maxi-Jet with the Sure Flow Upgrade is what you are looking for. I'm using three in my 90 gal reef tank on a wavemaker and the flow is awesome. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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MJ1200 upgrade by WILLIAM ANDERSON

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/3/2008

Comments: Great product. Really gets the H2O flowing. Very nice upgrade!!! Im buying more next wek. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Tons of current! by RYAN CUTHBERT

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/29/2008 from OAKDALE, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I put this kit in my 60 gallon reef tank and it creates more than enough flow. One cube of mysis shrimp will swirl around to every corner and crevis in the tank. Note: It will make some intermittent noise for the first couple of days as the propeller breaks in. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent Little Pump by CONSTANCE PULLEN

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 1/26/2008 from PORTLAND, OR UNITED STATES

Comments: Great revison to the Max-Jet pump. Very simple to assemble. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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GREAT PRODUCT!!! by Chewy

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/25/2008

Comments: bought 2 for my 20L but only need one. awesome flow!!! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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alot of flow by JAMES MARK FARRER

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 1/25/2008 from LAKELAND, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: for 30 bucks its hard to beat how quiet they are and how much they put out i have 8 of these in my 220 and they bring alot of flow. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Awsome! by Shawn H

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/22/2008 from OREM, UT UNITED STATES

Comments: Lots of broad dispersed flow!!! The Product comes with two Propellers, a small black one and a large white one. Using the white one it puts out TONS of flow. Its noticably superior to my Korelia 4's. both in flow and on startup. I have it on a JBJ ocean pulse and it starts right up on every cycle without the rattling the Korelias often produce. I also recomend buying the magnent mount. they are rock solid despite the thick glass on my 210 gallon tank. My korelias hardly hold on at all. Be carefull however they are very strong magnets and can hurt you or break each other if alowed to get too close. (I have a blister to prove this) However I highly reccomended getting both the pump and magnent mount. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Product by mrongi1

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/22/2008 from WESTMINSTER, MD UNITED STATES

Comments: So far I am extremely happy with these modded 1200's. Moves a lot of water and extemely quiet. Started up perfect with no clanking. Starts perfect every time so far. Would not recommend in a tank less then 55 gallon. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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super flow! by ECKHARD

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/12/2008 from SAN JOSE, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I use the MJ1200 and the SureFlow upgrade as one of the 3 powerheads on my 54gal bow-front tank. The Sureflow upgrade is great, but i do use the smaller of the two impellers because 2100gph would be way too much. On that note, the 1600gph that the smaller impeller creates is a lot of flow for the tank already, and the corals (mostly soft, some SPS) love it on the wavemaker I am using (red sea wavemaster pro). For those inclined to use the 1600 flow instead of the large prop (2100), i would suggest however using a MJ900, as you will get the same flow with the small impeller (1600) at less than half the wattage (8.5w as opposed to 20w!). Hopefully MarineDepot will make a MJ900/Sureflow bundle soon. I will be the first to buy it! Also while pricey, the sureflow magnetic mount would probably be a good idea as the MJ suction cups just dont stick after a few months. Tank flow summary for 54g bowfront:Red Sea Wavemaster Pro wavemaker controller in reef mode1-MJ1200 w/sureflow 1600 using small impeller2-SEIO 610(?) opposite the sureflow (need to replace seio, it chatters too much upon wavemaker startup)3- MJ1200 with dual arm rotating deflector triangulating on the other 2 powerheads Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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